The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, His Grace, The Most Rev’d Henry C. Ndukuba has approved the consecration service of the newly elected bishops for Sunday, August 27th, 2023 to be hosted by the Diocese of Lagos West, Lagos State.
Recall that after a successful Episcopal Synod held at the Basilica of Grace Anglican Church, Abuja on Tuesday 6th June 2023, Primate Ndukuba announced the election of four new bishops to fill vacant sees, Two newly elected Archbishops for Lagos and Kaduna Provinces and the Dean-elect of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion.
The service which will hold at the Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral will be live on Advent Cable Network Nigeria (ACNNTV).
To be consecrated are; The Venerable Collins Babalola for Ajayi Crowther Diocese, The Venerable Festus Nwafili for Ndokwa Diocese, The Venerable Ifedola Okupevi for Lagos Diocese and, The Venerable Ebenezer Saiki for Akoko-Edo Diocese.
To be presented are; Dean-Elect, The Most Rev’d Dr. Blessing Enyindah, Two Archbishop-Elects; The Most Rev’d Dr. Michael Fape of Remo Diocese for Lagos Province and, The Rt. Rev’d Timothy Yahaya of Kaduna Diocese for Kaduna Province.
The Primate calls for prayers for the newly elected Bishops and Archbishops as they enter their new places of assignment and for safe travel for all attendees of this service.
Korede Akintunde
CoN Communication Officer
Email: communication@anglican-nig.org
